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[Wanting2Learn]

Hello all, I really like that I may have a place to come and keep my fingers and face in tact.

I've been vaping for a month or better now, and my urge to tinker as well as my wife have gotten me into RDAs. I've scoured the internet, spent my whole sleepless night looking for information. I guess you know I failed.

I'm not looking to sub ohm vape because ive gotten nice flavor and nice clouds from 2.3 ohm coil all the way down to 1.5. That last was boss and I was so happy.

I have the same questions as everyone else that is new. How do I know I am using safe batteries. Why does my coil insist on throwing flames down my throat one hit, yet it could be heaven the next.

Also I ran through this lovely forum and found a post that confused me. Im sure it read something in the way of:

If I dual coiled, running 2 4 ohm coils, my actual resistance is 2 ohms? Im not worried all that much about the science yet as ive really only barely gotten my feet wet.

Many thanks to those that created this forum, and many more to those that are trying to inform new vapers like myself of the safe way to vape.

I use a mechanical mod (unsafe I know I should have my variable voltage mod tomorrow) an 18650 battery ranging from 1000mAh to 6000mAh. All UltraFire batteries. Unsure if protected or not. With a Patriot Clone using a 2.1 ohm single coil. I know juice can be an issue but without changing anything my 24 mg juice is smooth as silk when my works.

I just dont wanna be the guy that makes the news because he was to manly to ask a question. Sorry for the book, I really wanna learn about this so I can inform people who are mislead as well.

 

[Despraci]

I use a mechanical mod (unsafe I know I should have my variable voltage mod tomorrow) an 18650 battery ranging from 1000mAh to 6000mAh. All UltraFire batteries. Unsure if protected or not. With a Patriot Clone using a 2.1 ohm single coil. I know juice can be an issue but without changing anything my 24 mg juice is smooth as silk when my works.

I just dont wanna be the guy that makes the news because he was to manly to ask a question. Sorry for the book, I really wanna learn about this so I can inform people who are mislead as well.

First off, don't EVER put those in a mech. Even though I was say with experience that your ohm build with this battery many not go BOOM!... not safe nor would I ever trust it. Don't ever use a battery that has the word "fire" in it's name in any device, let alone a mech.

Safe batteries are...
AW IMR batteries
Sony VTC4 or VTC5 IMR batteries
eFest Purple IMR batteries.

Get rid of those Ultrafires...

Reason you get inconsistent vape is maybe your wicking, or you drip too much one time or not enough. Learning to wick better will help retain juice and capture it as you drip and disperse it evenly. When you wick also remember the cotton cloud is import too.

 

[Wanting2Learn]

I have IMR batteries as well but havent used then because everything I read says they are unprotected. Would these batteries be better?

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[Wanting2Learn]

By the way let me apologize already fir the storm of questions. I have honestly video, read, thought and lived this the passed 24 hours and have been unable to find anything off value to help me.

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[Despraci]

IMR are unprotected because they are safer by default and safer chemistry. But... they handle higher output amps far greater then protected ICR batteries will. And btw the, just because they say they are protected, doesn't mean they will not go BOOM. I've seen those ICR batteries torn apart and the protected circuit that was suppose to be there had nothing on it at all.

 

[Despraci]

By the way let me apologize already fir the storm of questions. I have honestly video, read, thought and lived this the passed 24 hours and have been unable to find anything off value to help me.

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Asking questions from those that know and are willing to spread their knowledge is how people learn to vape safely. Don't apologize for wanting to be safe and learn.

 

[emily n portland]

Hi Wanting to Learn,

Welcome to ECF! You've come to the right place for info.

I'm a lazy typer, so I'm going to direct you to my favorite thread for info -- most notably, see Baditudes blogs on batteries.

Good luck on your vaping journey!

 

[DavidOck]

Hi, Wanting, welcome to ECF.

WE don't want to see you on the news, either

You do have a meter to check your coils, right? NEVER fire a coil without first checking. That's Rule #1.

Make sure you don't have a shorted atty before firing. That's Rule #2.

Most of us just don't trust any battery that has "fire" in the name.... Although some have said that their quality has improved, I'd rather not test it with my fingers and face. Stick with known good lines, as mentioned above.

Yes, with dual coils, the total resistance (if they are perfectly matched!) is 1/2. So in your example, yes, if two 4 Ω coils in parallel, circuit resistance is 2 Ω.

If you're getting inconsistent hits, you may just have a loose connection somewhere. So sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Wicking can also be an issue. You didn't say what kind of wick you're using. But too tight will choke the flow and give dry hits. Waiting a bit between draws may then give you a good vape or two, then back to dry.

 

[Wanting2Learn]

Thanks for the replies. I use cotton for wicking material. Will be reading over the thread after work tonight.

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[DavidOck]

Good luck with it.

 

[Wanting2Learn]

So I have an another issue. I went through some personal issues and started smoking regularly again but have finally gotten back into vaping.

I downloaded an app to help with coil building but for 24 gauge kanthal a-1 it says my wires need to be 33 inches long to achieve a dual coil resistance of 2.8 or 3. Anyone else use an app that could verify that?

 

[DavidOck]

No app handy, but it sounds likely.

With dual coils, in parallel, each is twice the target resistance. So that would be two 5.6 - 6 Ω coils. Don't have the tables close by, but 24 takes a lot to make an Ω...

You might consider a more resistive wire, maybe 30 for that?

 

[MoNkEE]

Welcome and Youtube is a great information source for newbies check out some of the more popular channels and look for reviews on the gear you already own

 

[Car105]

i know it's kinda late, but welcome aboard!

 

[Susan~S]

So I have an another issue. I went through some personal issues and started smoking regularly again but have finally gotten back into vaping.

I downloaded an app to help with coil building but for 24 gauge kanthal a-1 it says my wires need to be 33 inches long to achieve a dual coil resistance of 2.8 or 3. Anyone else use an app that could verify that?

If you look below at my "signature line" bookmark the "Steam Engine". It's a great online tool for coil building.

 

[Warpigs]

Welcome to ECF!

 

[reef153]

Thanks for the link in your sig